Function Entry: VLE-DISPLAYPAUSE

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Function Entry: VLE-DISPLAYPAUSE

Name

vle-displaypause

Class

BricsCAD VLE Library Function

Syntax

(vle-displaypause pauseDisplay)

Arguments and Values

  • pauseDisplay
  • T disables display updates; NIL
  • enables display updates

Description

enables or disables display updates - when disabled, any update of the screen is suppressed until enabled again

Return Values

T when display updates are disabled

NIL when display updates are enabled

Notes

this function can be nested - but each call with 'T' should be paired by a call with 'NIL';

when Lisp execution is finished, the display will be automatically enabled for safety

Availability

  • AutoCAD 2026: not documented.
  • BricsCAD V26: documented.
  • Status: BricsCAD-only.

Source Notes